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Current Programme

February Sunday 5th at 8.30pm

The Curious World of The Grymoire

The Grymoire

Journey with Mr Scott and Mr Shillaker from the spidery nooks of the Grymoire Observatory to the mysterious corners of nearby Cronkleton. Music, nonsense, cake, jiggery-pokery and the secrets of the occult combine to ensure a capital evening for all....and hats! Some adult material.

Tickets: £7 adult, £5(conc)

February Thursday 9th at 7.30pm

An Evening of Clairvoyance

Ronnie Buckingham

If you haven’t made up your mind yet about the afterlife, come along and let Ronnie help you. As one of the country’s best mediums he won’t tell your fortune, his foremost aim being to reunite you with loved ones in the spirit world.

Tickets: £11

February Saturday 11th Doors open: 7.45pm

AcoustiCity

Michael Chapman

Tickets: £10.50

February Saturday 11th 2pm to 5pm

Shakespeare – Text and Meaning

Colchester Theatre Group

Acting Workshop

Tickets: £10, £7 (CTG members)

February Sunday 12th at 7.45pm

Some Enchanted Evening

Random Productions

Local Musical Director (Colchester Operatic Society, Platform Musicals, CO2), Neil Somerville, presents this concert as part of a series featuring many familiar local faces plus several West End performers.

Tickets: Season ticket for all 6 concerts £50 or £10 per concert.

February Tuesday 14th -Saturday 18th at 8pm

Putting it Together By Stephen Sondheim

Somerhouse Productions

A revue with a difference...All performed by five people thrown together at a party. This sell-out, “5-star” Edinburgh Festival production of “Putting It Together” is presented by a professional cast and band, and weaves together great songs from twelve of Stephen Sondheim’s scores including “Sweeney Todd”, “Company” and “Follies”.

Tickets: £10, 2-for-1 with valid student card

February Friday 17th -Saturday 18th from 3pm to 5pm

Singing and Performing Sondheim

Somerhouse Productions

The professional cast & Musical Director of “Putting It Together” present a Masterclass in how to perform the work of Stephen Sondheim. Book early to participate or feel free to come along and observe.

Tickets: £10 to participate (5 per workshop), £5 to watch

February Wednesday 22nd -Saturday 25th at 7.45pm

Ordinary Days By Adam Gwon

Serendipity Theatre Company

The regional premiere of this new musical. ‘Ordinary Days’ is a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps. It tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfilment, happiness, love and cabs. A vibrant score, memorable songs, and equal doses of humour and poignancy. Contains some strong language

Tickets: £10, £9 (conc)

February Sunday 26th at 7pm

Headgate Studio Session

The Headgate Theatre’s first ‘Headgate Studio Session’ will be held on February 26th starting at 7pm An evening of top music sounds includes Kilamonjambo who supported Ed Sheeran at Cambridge in 2011 and are starting to be picked up by some radio stations and possibly being lined up for the Latitude Festival in 2012.

Cabaret Confidential who have done live session on Jazz FM and are regulars on the London circuit and House Band, Tuppeny Capers and Guy Singleton.

Tickets: £5

February Tuesday 28th at 8pm

Nine of a Kind

Yuriy Galkin Nonet

The charismatic nine-piece jazz orchestra presents new music by award-winning composer and bassist Yuriy Galkin

"elegantly layered music…." John Fordham, The Guardian

March Thursday 8th -Saturday 10th at 7.45pm

Double Bill of One Act Plays

Headgate Theatre Productions

An entertaining evening of two varied one act plays. Full details were unavailable at the time of completing the brochure – so please check www.headgatetheatre.co.uk for details or call the box office.

Tickets: £9, £8 (conc)

March Thursday 8th -Saturday 10th at 7.45pm

Double Bill - An Englshman Abroad and Forward to the right

Headgate Theatre Productions

Tickets: £9, £8

March Saturday 10th 2pm to 5pm

Restoration Comedy and Farce

Colchester Theatre Group

Acting Workshop

Tickets: £10, £7 (CTG members)

March Sunday 11th at 7.45pm

Music of the Night

Random Productions

March Thursday 15th at 7.30pm

SHINE (For Great Ormond street Hospital Charity)

Crystal Arts Productions In Association with Mad Hatter Productions

Tickets: £5 for all

March Friday 16th at 8pm

Spring, Sing and Bling Ding Dong

Lady Bird and the Larks

At last it’s spring and things are coming to life again. Get your bulbs in and skip along to The Headgate for another Sing and Bling Ding Dong with’ Lady Bird and The Larks’ who have been mulching, repotting and growing new songs.. Featuring on double bass and keyboards fashion icons ‘The Mensations’ with the lovely dancing ‘Larkins’ and the joyous ‘Sing and Bling Choir’. If you missed the last one make sure you get your tickets early.

Tickets: £7, £6 (conc)

March Saturday 17th Doors open: 7.45pm

AcoustiCity

John Otway

Tickets: £11

March Thursday 22nd -Saturday 24th at 7pm

An Evening with Kats Juniors

KATS

An entertaining evening performed by the members aged 5 to 12 years old of KATS Juniors.

Tickets: £7 adult, £6(conc)

March Wednesday 28th -Saturday 31st at 7.45pm

The House of Bernarda Alba By Federico Garcia Lorca, adapted by Rona Munro

Colchester Theatre Group

A mother will go to any lengths to protect her children. Bernard Alba has five daughters raised in the male dominated society that was Spain in the 1930s. The tensions, both passionate and repressive, result in devastating consequences for the family. Not suitable for young children.

Tickets: £9, £7 (conc)

April Monday 2nd -Thursday 5th 9.30am to 4.30pm

Musical Theatre Workshop for 8 to 16 year olds

Polka Dot Academy of Performing Arts

Enjoy singing and dancing in this popular high-energy show! Work on the music from ‘?’. Come and meet new people and learn new skills while also having fun. This 3-day intensive workshop will culminate in a free performance for an invited audience. Places are limited and will be allocated on receipt of money - so book early to avoid disappointment.

April Friday 6th -Saturday 7th at 7.30pm

Ellen – Her Triumphant Women By Ros Connelly

Cambridge Devised Theatre & Headgate Theatre Productio

‘Ellen’, reveals the Victorian actress Ellen Terry’s remarkable life, relationships and views on acting, through Shakespeare’s feisty, troubled, complex and sometimes triumphant women. This witty and moving new play explores the complex interactions between a ‘modern’ woman, Victorian celebrity and Shakespeare’s art. Advisory: 14 years old +

Tickets: £9, £8 (conc)

April Sunday 8th at 7.45pm

Just Around the Riverbend

Random Productions

April Tuesday 10th a 8pm

Film of the Year

Colchester Film Makers

This is the annual award evening when presentations are made to the club members who have produced the winning films in competitions held during the year. It is mainly for club members, but any remaining tickets will be sold to the public from 7pm on the night.

Tickets: £2

April Wednesday 11th -Thursday 12th at 2.30pm & 7.45pm

Our Day Out

When Mrs Kay’s ‘Progress Class’ are unleashed for a day’s coach trip to Alton Towers they can hardly believe their luck....until the humourless Mr Briggs gets on board and a battle of wits ensues. This updated and extensively revised version of Willy Russell’s much loved play retains all the humour and poignancy of the original. It was first produced in 2009 at the Royal Court where it broke box office records.

Tickets: £10, £8 (conc)

April Friday 13th at 8pm

Remember When

Mr Rock ‘n’ Roll

East Anglia’s Premier Rock ’n’ Roll entertainer pays tribute to the Everly Brothers with hits such as Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have To Do Is Dream and many more. Also featuring hits made famous by Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, and Elvis. Come along and join in on this trip down memory lane. A chance to sing, dance and reminisce to classic sounds of the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Tickets: £10

April Saturday 14th 2pm to 5pm

Contemporary Theatre

Colchester Theatre Group

Acting Workshop

Tickets: £10, £7 (CTG members)

April Thursday 19th -Saturday 21st at 7.45pm + Sat matinee at 2.30pm

Ten Years and Counting

Headgate Theatre Productions

The Headgate Theatre celebrates its 10th Anniversary. This revue will feature many of the different contributors to the success of the theatre over the past ten years. Among those appearing are not only familiar actors and singers, but also dancers, musicians, poets, and a variety of youngsters.

Tickets: £10, £8 (conc)

May Sunday 6th at 7.45pm

Move On

Random Productions

May Friday 11th at 7.30pm

Edge of the Unknown

Todd Landman and Paul Voodini

Tickets: £10, £8

May Wednesday 16th -Saturday 19th at 7.45pm + Sat matinee at 2.30pm

A Swell Party: The Life and Music of Cole Porter

Platform Musicals

This delightful show is filled to the brim of the champagne flute with over twenty-five of Cole Porter’s best-loved songs as it tells of his life; its ups and downs, loves and losses and extravagant excesses.

Tickets: £10, £9 (conc)